Volunteer Roles in SE6 4AS

ECL exists to enhance the lives of people with learning disabilities or autism. Through our
activities at local community centres, we help our members have fun, make friends, learn
new skills and be themselves. We are currently looking for a Company Secretary to sit on
the Charity’s Board.

Main duties and responsibilities

 Overseeing the administration of the Charity, eg, maintaining statutory records,
organising Board meetings and AGMs, preparing agendas and taking minutes
 Guiding and advising the Chair and the Board on their responsibilities under the rules
and regulations of the UK Charity Commission
 Developing and overseeing the systems that ensure that the Charity complies with all
applicable codes, in addition to its legal and statutory requirements

Knowledge/skills/experience
 
The role would be suitable for anyone with experience/knowledge of company law and/or
governance, who takes an interest in the local community and would like to help support the
Charity in its goal of enriching the lives of those with learning disabilities or autism.

Child abuse has no place in childhood. The power to prevent it lies in communities across the UK.

Taking place on Friday 7th June , Childhood Day is the NSPCC’s national flagship day of fundraising and action that brings communities together and gives everyone a way to help keep children safe. Are you with us?

Childhood Day collections will be taking place across the UK from 25 May – 16 June. We have a number of collections across London that we need volunteers for.

We have collections at : 

Victoria station :  5th June

Trafalgar Square : Fri 7th June

Sloane Square : Fri 7th June

Bromley High Street : Fri 7th June

Kings Cross : Tues 4th June

Liverpool Street : Tues 4th June

Will you play your part in keeping children safe by volunteering now? Sign up to your local CHD collection.

Take to the streets with us across the UK this May and June and help us collect donations for the NSPCC.

 Joining us on the streets will be great fun, you will get to meet lots of new people and will be supported from the moment you sign up. Join us in three simple steps:

1.Sign up online

2  Enter your postcode and pick a time and venue that suits you

3 .Take to the streets!

Together, we can protect children and prevent abuse.

WHO WE ARE
We are a Kingston-based social enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion. Encouraging different cultures to unite enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons. Partnering with cultural, social and sports organisation's, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.

We conduct research to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. Our findings are supported by educational opportunities designed to broaden perspectives.

Ready for an adventure? Dive into the heart of Quilombo UK by exploring our website and videos! Discover our mission, values and the impactful work we do to make a difference in our community.

Your journey with purpose begins here

Join us in creating positive change!

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic team as a Volunteer HR Recruiter and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our non-profit Organisation. As a key member of our Human Resources team, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring the acquisition of talented individuals passionate about our mission. Your expertise will contribute to building a dedicated and skilled workforce, enabling us to impact the community positively. This role offers a unique opportunity to utilise your HR recruitment skills for a meaningful cause while gaining valuable experience in the non-profit sector.

Collaborate with hiring managers to identify hiring needs and implement effective sourcing strategies,
Interview and Selection
Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline.
Conduct initial screening interviews to effectively evaluate the candidates’ skill set and cultural fit while providing an engaging experience.
Foster positive relationships with candidates, keeping them informed about the status of their applications.
Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records and recruitment metrics.

 REQUIRED SKILLS:

Proven experience as an HR Recruiter or in a similar role
Familiarity with job boards and professional social platforms
Strong understanding of recruitment processes and employment laws
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Office based skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Strong marketing and negotiation skills
Outstanding teamwork skills and ability to create relationships at all levels, showing respect to different types of people.
Professionalism and Confidentiality

WHAT WE OFFER:

Opportunity for professional growth and development in Recruitment and other HR departments depending on your knowledge and learning aptitude.
A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation.
Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.

Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.

Job Type: Volunteer

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• 12hrs per week, Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Recruiting: 1 year (preferred)
• Licence/Certification:

Work Location: Remote

We are seeking a new Secretary to undertake administrative duties to support the board of trustees of the African Bird Club in fulfilling its responsibility for the good governance of the charity and in delivering its strategy. You will be one of five executive officers and as such, have a key role in helping to progress ABC’s status and mission.

The African Bird Club is dedicated to conserving birds and their habitats across the continent of Africa and related islands and furthering ornithology in this region. We raise funds to make grants to support local conservation projects, produce a peer-reviewed journal and are developing a free birding app. ABC currently has over 1100 members from 70 countries and is governed by a board of twelve trustees.

The Secretary is expected to attend three board meetings a year and the annual general meeting of members of the charity, as well as ad hoc meetings of the executive officers and provide administrative support for the running of the charity, as required, with other trustees and contractors.

You must be eligible to be a trustee of a charity, have sufficient time to devote to the role and be committed to achieving ABC's objectives. You must also have strong communication and interpersonal skills, maintain constructive relationships (with other executive officers, trustees and the charity’s contractors) and deal with routine correspondence. Previous experience as a secretary or trustee of a charity would be advantageous but is not necessary.

Are you passionate about leveraging technology for positive social impact? We're seeking a driven and experienced Sales Professional with a proven track record in engaging with local councils in the UK to join our team. 

Role Overview:
As a Sales Professional, you'll play a pivotal role in identifying suitable test sites and spearheading pilot projects aimed at implementing our innovative SaaS solution for the greater good. Your expertise in navigating local council networks will be instrumental in securing partnerships and driving adoption of our technology.

Key Responsibilities:
•⁠  ⁠Identify and engage with local councils to establish partnerships for pilot projects.
•⁠  ⁠Collaborate with stakeholders to identify suitable test sites for implementing our SaaS solution.
•⁠  ⁠Lead the execution of pilot projects, overseeing all aspects from planning to implementation.
•⁠  ⁠Gather feedback and iterate on the pilot project to ensure maximum efficacy.
•⁠  ⁠Transition successful pilot projects into full-scale rollouts, leveraging commission-based incentives.

Requirements:
•⁠  ⁠Proven experience in sales, with a focus on engaging with local councils or government entities.
•⁠  ⁠Strong network and understanding of local council processes and decision-making structures in the UK.
•⁠  ⁠Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
•⁠  ⁠Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment.
•⁠  ⁠Passion for using technology to address societal challenges and improve lives.

Benefits:
•⁠  ⁠Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving the adoption of technology for social good.
•⁠  ⁠Collaborative and supportive team environment.
•⁠  ⁠Remote position

Job Summary

Job Title: Exhibitions Assistant
Salary: Voluntary
Working Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm (Flexible shifts)
Reporting to: Team Leader
Location: NIAS Creative Campus, Holborn, London

The NIAS Gallery is a part of the NIAS Creative Campus projects. The Gallery offers experienced local artists, upcoming artists and collectors opportunity to exhibit their works within prestigious city centre locations. NIAS Creative Campus  creates accessible community spaces by turning abandoned commercial properties to temporary useful purposes, for the benefit of creatives and young entrepreneurs. It also facilitates access to premium spaces for creative performers to hone their craft.

We are currently recruiting for an Exhibitions Assistant to support our latest artists' led exhibition series in the City of London EC1.

Main responsibilities

• Provide quick and accurate responses to enquiries by artists and visitors
• Providing assistance to the Coordinator and Artists, including; booking artists, courier companies and other logistic companies to facilitate the exhibition
• Promote the exhibition across all social media platforms
• Assisting with curation/creative decisions & creating promotional materials
• Ad-hoc duties at exhibition; managing guest list, showing guests to exhibition, help with setup and dismantling exhibits, photographing exhibitsetc
• Update marketing and listing information on websites, google, online auction sites, etc
• Any other relevant duties in support of the operations of the gallery

Requirements:

• Have an interest in pursuing a career in events, logistics and fine art
• Have excellent attention to detail and be organised
• Work well in a multi-tasking environment
• Excellent customer services skills
• Having a proficiency with wordpress and/or Adobe Suites
• Amateur photography & social media promotion skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (English language)

What we are offering:

• Travel Expenses
• Reasonable Lunch Expenses (after probation period)
• Industry links
• Opportunity for growth through our training and development programme
• Potential for career mentoring by experienced staff

Do you have time to support our patients and families? Join the ellenor family and help provide an essential service for our patients.

Location: ellenor Northfleet, local community and The Manor Hotel
Hours: Approximately 2 hours, as many days as you can spare
Times: Drop off times are 10:30am and 3pm for group activities. Therefore availability around these times is required.
Days: You can have a set day, or work on a more flexible basis, whatever you can spare. 

Role

You will be picking up patients and bringing them in to ellenor for our Therapeutic Activity groups. We require patients to be brought in to the Hospice or to The Manor Hotel by 10:30am and returned to their own home at 3pm. You are not required to stay for the duration of the activity. 

You may drive either your own vehicle or we will provide training to drive a company mini bus. 

We also require driver escorts to help on the minibus too, who will assist patients on and off the bus for these activities. 

Due to building works at the Hospice Northfleet, patients are currently attending the Best Western Manor Hotel, Gravesend.

Skills

Positive attitude and great people skills.

Full clean driving licence, if using your own vehicle you will need to produce documents for verification eg: MOT, Insurance.

If you wish to use the minibus, training will be provided by KCC, expenses for this will be covered but flexibility to attend will be required. 

A DBS certificate will also be required for this role. 

Online mandatory training will need to be completed.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The National Institute for African Studies (NIAS) is a London-based think tank that provides objective information on African affairs, looking to appoint a Research & Publishing Intern within its office in Central London. Our main publication, The Saharan is an interdisciplinary journal published by NIAS aimed at exploring the dynamic relationship between culture and development in Africa.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

- Support the editors in the sourcing & production of blog and journal publications

- Checking material for completeness, copy-edit and check appropriate non-technical material such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter updates

- Generate, check and correct files with names, contact information, number of articles, review assessments, and consent forms.

- Serve as a custodian of approved originals of all documentation produced for The Saharan journal

- Use NIAS LinkedIn account to connect to academics and groups to promote the journal, acquire papers, and attract skilled scholars to become reviewers

- Coordinate the publication flow of the journal and all stages of the editorial processes upon the release of each issue

- Review and adjust publications according to the style of the journal, ensuring the correct usage of references and plagiarism checking

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST:

- Have a minimum of undergraduate degree

- Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications

- Demonstrate excellent editorial and administrative skills together with high attention to detail

- Ability to work under pressure to tight schedules and deadlines

TO APPLY:

- CV

- Covering Letter

- Official transcript(s) of universities attended

- Contact information for two referees (email and telephone preferably from both universities and workplaces)

The position is based in London, UK. Only candidates who already possess the right to work in the UK should apply. The contract is for three months with a probation period of four weeks, extendable upon agreement and contingent on a continued volunteer/paid position.

Candidates should send a covering letter explaining the skills they would offer to NIAS, attaching a CV and a list of referees. The deadline for this round of application is 10 April. Due to the high number of applicants, only those selected will be contacted.

Flexible Working Options Available:

• Flexitime
• Work from home/university
• Part-time

Job Types: Volunteer, Internship

Benefits:

• Travel Expenses, Flexitime

Education:

•  BSc. and equivalent or higher (required)

Experience:

• Publishing: 1 year (preferred)
• Research 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

The job entails working closely with project/programme managers in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation's internal operations, external networking, HR, events, communications & fundraising. Successful candidates will be able to gain proven experience in each of the highlighted areas. 

The successful candidate must be a quick learner, trustworthy, intelligent and pro-active self-starter, highly organised and able to multitask effectively.

Key responsibilities include:
Provide receptionist and general admin support to the team, including basic bookkeeping
Provide seamless support to project leads, contractors and freelancers
Help with events and conferences.
Help with writing of funding proposals, publicity & marketing 
Update social media, website, marketing and promotion content

The Ideal Candidate will:
Be Intelligent & Trustworthy - have gained great academic results
Demonstrate excellent writing skills and speaking ability
Pay attention to details and exhibit high degree of precision with work assignments
Be Tech Savvy - Be competent/confident with CRM, CMS, social media and spreadsheets 
Have some interest in Art Galleries, Creativity, Research, International Devevelopment and/or business administration 

Benefits:
Career Development Plan Support 
Access to paid training and qualification enhancement
Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses
 

SANE is looking for an Administration Volunteer to help with sending out fundraising event materials, franking, updating stationary and supporting the team.  You will be part of the Fundraising & Marketing team a professional team that manages the full spectrum of fundraising, marketing, website and social media activities.  This is a key role helping the team to work efficiently to raise awareness and much needed income to keep the charity running helping tens of thousands of people per year.

There are opportunities to develop your administration and organisation skills as well as learn how a charity.

Volunteer Supporter Care Admin Assistants are required to help with telephone calls to say thank you to donators, sending letters, scanning and uploading files so knowledge of IT would be helpful.

Skills:

• Positive attitude and great people skills.
• Good communication skills both orally and written
• Organisation
• Good listening skills
• Basic IT Knowledge
• Have a calm and approachable manner

We’re looking for friendly volunteers who can help us maintain ellenor collection pots in the local area. 

Location: Various Locations to be agreed with Line Manager. (Areas may include: Gravesham, Dartford, Bexley, Swanley, Maidstone).
Days: Ad-hoc but collection pots are to be returned to the Hospice every two weeks.
Time: Couple of hours and agreement with Line Manager but dependent on availability of volunteer.

Role

As a Pot Collector and Leaflet Distribution Volunteer, you will play a vital role in maintaining ellenor's donation collection pots in the local area. 

Key tasks may include:

• Collecting replacement pots from ellenor, Gravesend
• Swapping pots with local supporters
• Issuing receipts to supporters
• Seeking potential new locations for donation pots
• Supporting Fundraising Team with collection pot plans

Some key traits you will need as an Donation Pot Collector and Leaflet Distribution Volunteer:

• Good communicator and relationship management skills
• Knowledge of ellenor's services and initiatives 
• Vibrant and cheery character
• Passion for ellenor

What you will receive in return:

• Training will be provided, including health and safety
• Updates to ensure that volunteers are informed of ellenor services and initiatives
• Opportunity to meet new people and build friendships
• Being part of a fantastic volunteer group
• Raising money and the profile for an important local cause

Role Description

The Volunteer Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of meals in our kitchen. This includes following recipes, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met, and adapting menus to meet dietary requirements as needed. In this role, you’ll work as part of a team to ensure the smooth preparation of lunch for approximately 30-40 visitors at our centre, who have a variety of dietary needs. This role requires a commitment of 3 months.

Lunch preparation starts at 9:45am and lunch is served at 12pm on Mondays and Thursdays.

Person Specification

Essential

• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
• Willingness to adapt to changing menus and kitchen needs
• Familiarity with food hygiene and safety regulations (preferred but training will be provided)

Desirable

• Experience as a cook in a similar environment
• Experience working or volunteering with refugees or asylum seekers

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this role please email a completed copy of the Volunteer Application Form

The Quality of Life Foundation is looking for an experienced individual to join the Board of Directors of our wholly-owned trading subsidiary, QOLF Trading Ltd. We are particularly interested in candidates with a commercial or consultancy background. 

This is a great opportunity to join the board of a growing and impactful organisation, working with industry experts to bridge the gap between health and wellbeing and the built environment. 

The Quality of Life Foundation

The Quality of Life Foundation was established in 2019 and has been a UK Charity since 2022. It has a vision for a housing system that improves people’s quality of life in their homes and neighbourhoods over the long term.

We carry out independent research, share evidence, and support organisations to implement best practice in their work. We do this because having a decent, affordable home in a safe, well-designed neighbourhood is the foundation of a happy, healthy life.

QOLF Trading Limited

QOLF Trading Limited is a social impact consultancy that draws on the evidence and follows the standards of the Quality of Life Foundation.

We work at the intersection of social impact, urban design, community engagement and training, helping investors, developers, local authorities and housing associations to create health, improve wellbeing and generate positive social impact for residents and communities. We take a whole-life approach to the creation and care of homes and neighbourhoods, seeking to address local needs and to encourage long-term success.

 A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Quality of Life Foundation, QOLF Trading Ltd is a commercial entity whose purpose is to:

• provide income for the charity

• further the charity’s objects to expand the evidence base and promote best practice in the housing and development sector. 

The Role

The role of the Board of Directors is to set QOLF Trading Limited’s strategic direction, monitor the delivery of its objectives, and uphold its values and governance. 

For this role, we are specifically looking for someone with a commercial / consultancy background. The appointed Director will sit on the QOLF Trading Limited Board with the Foundation’s Director, Matthew Morgan, and at least one of the Foundation’s trustees. 

Key responsibilities of the Director:

• Set and monitor QOLF Trading’s strategic direction and business plans. 

• Monitor financial performance for sustainable growth.

• Approve and oversee annual budgets.

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, ensuring governance and performance are of the highest possible standard. 

• Manage risks, conflict of interests and internal controls.

• Assess and address conflicts of interest, ensuring QoLF Trading’s activities do not compromise the charitable status and reputation of QoLF.

• Represent QoLF Trading among key stakeholders, sharing its aims, findings and achievements to further establish its profile and business opportunities. 

• Work in close partnership with other Directors and QoLF staff.

You

You are a leading professional in your industry with the time and commitment to help accelerate our growth and impact. You are a strategic thinker, excellent communicator and team-player, able to demonstrate: 

• A commitment to the Quality of Life Foundation’s mission and vision.

• Knowledge and understanding of a commercial consultancy business. 

• An understanding or appreciation of issues around design quality or health and wellbeing.

• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of Directorship.

• The ability to quickly understand, explore and resolve strategic issues, and to set and prioritise objectives.

• Integrity, good independent judgement and the ability to think creatively. 

• The ability to convey ideas, information and opinions clearly and concisely including a preparedness to make unpopular recommendations to the Board.

• The ability to listen intently, carefully and objectively and work effectively and collaboratively with other Directors. 

• A good network and the ability to combine various specialisms. 

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive board, containing a broad range of skills, experience and backgrounds.

The appointed individual will be offered induction and training as needed. 

Commitment

The QOLF Trading board meets online for one hour on the first Monday of every month. Directors are appointed for an initial term of two years. The position is unpaid, but reasonable expenses will be covered.

How to Apply

Please send a CV and covering letter via our website.

Applications will be considered by the Chair and Trustees of the Quality of Life Foundation. Suitable candidates will be invited to interview. 

There is no deadline for applications - however we reserve the right to close applications at any time upon appointment of a suitable candidate, therefore early applications are encouraged.